Experimental investigation on the effects of carbon nanotubes on mode I interlaminar fracture toughness of laminated composites

In this research, a small quantity of multiwalled carbon nanotubes was used in order to enhance the IFT and the tensile properties of glass fiber/epoxy composite laminates. For this purpose, the nanocomposite samples, which have 18 fiber‐glass plain‐weave layers were manufactured. The epoxy resin system is made of Epon828 resin with Epikure F205 as the hardener. The MWCNTs modified with hydroxide (‐COOH) is also dispersed into the epoxy system...